Word Anchors

Sometimes as a way of clarifying and focusing a coaching client I will suggest a word that they focus on for the week. Sometimes the word comes from a theme that seem to be repeating itself in my life and others' lives at a particular time. And sometimes a word simply presents itself to me as a tool to help me or my client focus.

An example of just such a word is "joy." After a very challenging year in 2008, the word "joy" popped onto my radar screen early in 2009 and it has become my anchor word for the year. When I feel stressed or challenged, I am reminded of "joy" and a sort of emotional equilibrium is restored. Or I repeat the word silently until I regain my center. And in some cases I consciously challenge myself to "choose joy" instead of stress or tension or anger or some other negative reaction. It's amazing what happens when you repeat a positive word; eventually the mental noise ceases and an inner calm follows.

This week, I invite you to stop your busyness long enough to see if there is a word anchor that calls to you. Is there a word whispering itself somewhere in the background of your mind that you would do well to pay attention to? Is there a word begging to become your anchor word for the day, week, month or year?

Here is a list of words to begin your discovery process. Or perhaps you already have one you use to help you create what I call, "an island of serenity in a sea of insanity." Regardless, read through the list and notice which word or words seem to resonate or have a particularly positive feel to you.

• Peace
• Joy
• Harmony
• Balance
• Grace
• Allow
• Rest
• Smile
• Value
• Calm
• Serenity
• Tranquil
• Flexible
• Tender
• Love
• Breathe
• Sense
• Delight
• Surrender
• Spirit
• Kind
• Gentle
• Strength
• Faith
• Now
• Shalom
• Namaste
• Life

Quote of the Week

"Use every letter you write, every conversation you have, every meeting you attend, to express your fundamental beliefs and dreams. Affirm to others the vision of the world you want. You are a free, immensely powerful source of life and goodness. Affirm it. Spread it. Radiate it. Think day and night about it and you will see a miracle happen: the greatness of your own life."

~~Dr. Robert Muller
Former Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations

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Betty Mahalik, PCC Life & Business Coach, Trainer bettym@dynamic-coaching.com www.dynamic-coaching.com	Dynamic Solutions 5240 Mustang St. Las Vegas, NV 89130 tel: 702 658-4425 fax: 702 658-5802 mobile: 702 443-0175
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